Harvest to Pour: Business of Beverages

Friendship Brewery

Episode Summary

In this Harvest to Pour episode, we dive into the captivating journey of Friendship Brewery, from a simple hobby to a booming success story! Meet Mike Griffin (Grif) and three of the six brewers, as they take us through the how and why behind the beers they craft. Grif tells the story of what started as a few homebrewers with a dream, and now boasts not one, but two fantastic brewery locations, with a third on the way! Join us as we uncover the secrets behind being crowned the best brewery in St. Charles multiple times. The brewers discuss the challenges of scaling up recipes and ensuring consistency. Thorough research and testing are the ingredients for crafting beers that leave everyone craving more. Learn how their dedication to exceptional customer service and active involvement in the community have been the key to their resounding success. So grab a cold one and tune in as we raise our glasses to the amazing journey of Friendship Brewery! Cheers! 🍻

Episode Notes

Show Notes

• How homebrewers became business owners.
• The best brewery in St. Charles, MO
• Why Friendship Brewery?
• Challenges with scaling production.
• The importance of community
• How much research goes into the brewing process?
• Advice to future brewery owners.
• Favorite beer.
• Missouri White Oak

Events and Locations

• The Guilds collaboration beer brewed in early August and released in September called "Missouri loves company"
• FriendTober Fest September 30th at their Flint Hill location 
• Annual Halloween contest and bash Saturday, October 28th at their Pitman location

Pitman

100 E Pitman Ave Wentzville, Missouri

Flint Hill

400 Crossroads Business Park Ct, Wentzville, MO 63385

https://www.friendshipbrewco.com/